Matt Winkeljohn, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Jamaal Evans, listed as Georgia Tech's starting running back after spring practice, has left the team.

Sports By Brooks: Republican U.S. Senator Gordon Smith, who is running for re-election, has been accused of using a typeface on campaign literature that is strikingly similar to the lettering used on University of Oregon uniforms.

Luciana Chavez, Raleigh News & Observer: Duke coach David Cutcliffe made a recruiting trip to Knoxville — his previous place of employment — and got 22 people to purchase season tickets for the Blue Devils.

Justin D. Anderson, Charleston Daily Mail: Rich Rodriguez claims West Virginia coach Bill Stewart wanted to go with him to Michigan in December, only to later criticize the coaches who went to Ann Arbor.

Thomas O'Toole, USA Today: The cost for big-time programs looking to schedule games against inferior opponents continues to go up.